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Butternut Elementary

Summary:

Butternut Elementary is a public elementary school located in Butternut, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 102 students. The school is part of the Butternut School District, which is ranked 136 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Butternut Elementary has consistently performed above the state average in proficiency rates for the Forward Exam across various grade levels and subjects, with its 3rd-grade students achieving 85.71% proficiency in mathematics, compared to the state average of 56.58%. The school's performance has been improving over the years, with its statewide ranking rising from 846 out of 1,061 elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 207 out of 1,061 in 2023-2024. Butternut Elementary has shown exceptional performance for its male students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 3rd and 8th out of Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for female and white students has been more average.

While Butternut Elementary outperforms the nearby Glidden Elementary and Park Falls Elementary schools in academic performance, it has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 4.8% in 2019-2020 to 32.3% in 2020-2021. This is an area of concern that the school should address. Additionally, the school's higher spending per student, ranging from $14,361 to $16,575 over the past three school years, compared to Glidden Elementary's $12,864 per student in 2020-2021, suggests that the additional resources should be used effectively to support student learning and address the chronic absenteeism issue.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 312 W Wisconsin St
       Butternut, WI  54514

(715) 769-3434

District: Butternut School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,698 Help


Students who attend Butternut Elementary usually attend:

High:    Butternut High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  102

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.0%
Two or more races:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Butternut Elementary ranks better than 80.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butternut Elementary is 9.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Butternut Elementary is $15,698.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butternut Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Butternut Elementary 207th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Butternut Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Butternut School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Butternut School District 136th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Butternut Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Butternut Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.98 1st 633 99.8%
2005 55.87 358th 632 43.4%
2008 46.65 692nd 1021 32.2%
2009 69.37 284th 1030 72.4%
2010 37.33 792nd 1045 24.2%
2011 39.23 812th 1046 22.4%
2012 60.36 481st 1045 54.0%
2013 45.60 689th 1053 34.6%
2014 33.44 846th 1061 20.3%
2015 48.08 659th 1076 38.8%
2016 56.26 495th 1075 54.0%
2017 34.13 791st 1071 26.1%
2018 53.57 521st 1025 49.2%
2019 61.52 407th 1037 60.8%
2021 65.75 346th 1050 67.0%
2022 55.91 509th 1067 52.3%
2023 69.73 299th 1067 72.0%
2024 76.69 207th 1061 80.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butternut Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.35 131st 854 84.7%
2023 82.49 64th 871 92.7%
2024 94.84 8th 866 99.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Butternut Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.47 561st 997 43.7%
2022 59.50 422nd 1017 58.5%
2023 56.80 474th 1010 53.1%
2024 53.66 542nd 1011 46.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Butternut Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.56 85th 997 91.5%
2022 46.18 617th 1017 39.3%
2023 72.59 242nd 1011 76.1%
2024 94.85 3rd 1012 99.7%
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Rank History for White students at Butternut Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.82 629th 686 8.3%
2019 42.63 450th 718 37.3%
2021 52.05 334th 699 52.2%
2022 31.38 530th 704 24.7%
2023 54.15 331st 715 53.7%
2024 46.45 424th 727 41.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Butternut Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 223 n/a n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 226
1990 190 0 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 198
1991 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1992 162 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 164
1993 157 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 160
1994 136 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 140
1995 143 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 147
1996 143 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 147
1997 135 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 140
1998 143 1 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 149
1999 120 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2000 107 1 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 113
2001 101 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 105
2002 88 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 91
2003 88 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 91
2004 64 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 68
2005 77 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 81
2006 86 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 88
2007 86 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 88
2008 82 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2009 84 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2010 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2011 115 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 119
2012 102 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 105
2013 98 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 101
2014 93 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 97
2015 105 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 108
2016 91 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 93
2017 85 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 86
2018 88 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 89
2019 102 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 104
2020 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80
2021 79 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 80
2022 85 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 87
2023 101 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 102

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Butternut Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 226 13.0 17.3 14.6
1990 198 12.0 16.5 16.7
1991 165 12.0 13.7 30.3
1992 164 12.0 13.6 27.4
1993 160 11.0 14.5 23.8
1994 140 11.8 11.9 18.6
1995 147 14.0 10.5 18.4
1996 147 14.0 10.5 18.4
1997 140 13.1 10.7 19.3
1998 149 12.9 11.6 16.1
1999 126 11.3 11.2 33.3
2000 113 11.5 9.8 33.6
2001 105 8.5 12.4 30.5
2002 91 9.1 10.0 48.4
2003 91 9.1 10.0 48.4
2004 68 8.0 8.5 64.7
2005 81 8.0 10.1 n/a
2006 88 8.2 10.7 n/a
2007 88 8.1 10.9 58
2008 83 8.8 9.4 61.4
2009 84 9.5 8.8 57.1
2010 110 9.6 11.4 63.6
2011 119 10.6 11.1 68.9
2012 105 9.3 11.1 61.9
2013 101 9.3 10.7 69.3
2014 97 10.7 9.0 71.1
2015 108 n/a n/a 72.2
2016 93 11.0 8.4 71
2017 86 10.5 8.1 64
2018 89 10.0 8.8 51.7
2019 104 10.0 10.3 45.2
2020 80 9.0 8.8 56.3
2021 80 10.5 7.5 60
2022 87 10.0 8.6 50.6
2023 102 11.0 9.2 55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Butternut Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 226 13.0 17.3 14.6
1990 198 12.0 16.5 16.7
1991 165 12.0 13.7 30.3
1992 164 12.0 13.6 27.4
1993 160 11.0 14.5 23.8
1994 140 11.8 11.9 18.6
1995 147 14.0 10.5 18.4
1996 147 14.0 10.5 18.4
1997 140 13.1 10.7 19.3
1998 149 12.9 11.6 16.1
1999 126 11.3 11.2 33.3
2000 113 11.5 9.8 33.6
2001 105 8.5 12.4 30.5
2002 91 9.1 10.0 48.4
2003 91 9.1 10.0 48.4
2004 68 8.0 8.5 64.7
2005 81 8.0 10.1 n/a
2006 88 8.2 10.7 n/a
2007 88 8.1 10.9 58
2008 83 8.8 9.4 61.4
2009 84 9.5 8.8 57.1
2010 110 9.6 11.4 63.6
2011 119 10.6 11.1 68.9
2012 105 9.3 11.1 61.9
2013 101 9.3 10.7 69.3
2014 97 10.7 9.0 71.1
2015 108 n/a n/a 72.2
2016 93 11.0 8.4 71
2017 86 10.5 8.1 64
2018 89 10.0 8.8 51.7
2019 104 10.0 10.3 45.2
2020 80 9.0 8.8 56.3
2021 80 10.5 7.5 60
2022 87 10.0 8.6 50.6
2023 102 11.0 9.2 55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Butternut Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $816 (5.7%) $13,545 (94.3%) $14,361
2020 $1,209 (7.3%) $15,367 (92.7%) $16,575
2021 $937 (6.0%) $14,761 (94.0%) $15,698

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butternut Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 407th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 299th of 1067 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Butternut Elementary)4033.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Butternut School District)4033.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Butternut Elementary)4060
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Butternut School District)4060
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Butternut Elementary)66.763.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Butternut School District)66.763.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Butternut Elementary)22.245.5
 23.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Butternut School District)22.245.5
 23.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Butternut Elementary)66.772.7
 6.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Butternut School District)66.772.7
 6.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Butternut Elementary)66.772.7
 6.1%
   4th Grade Science (Butternut School District)66.772.7
 6.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Butternut Elementary)41.260
 18.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Butternut School District)41.260
 18.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Butternut Elementary)76.553.3
 23.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Butternut School District)76.553.3
 23.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students104102
 1.9%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White102101
 1%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%55.9%
 10.7%

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Students at Butternut Elementary are 99% White.

Students who attend Butternut Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Butternut High

In the 2022-23 school year, 102 students attended Butternut Elementary.

Butternut Elementary ranks 207th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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